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Photography

Subject:

Photography

Contact:

Mr S Parker

Overview

All students study Art & Design and Photography at Key Stage 3 and they have the choice for further study at KS4. Throughout each Key Stage we aim to promote a broad understanding and appreciation of the visual world through making art, engaging with, analysing and reflecting upon the art work of contemporary artists, photographers, craftspeople, designers. At KS3, KS4 and KS5 students are given a broad approach into exploring images and artefacts that balance with the making of art that are relevant to today’s world. The very nature of our subject allows the teacher to contribute to the intellectual, emotional, social, physical and spiritual development of students.

ks4

Overview

We follow the AQA GCSE syllabus for Photography (8206). Students are taught in mixed ability groups. This gives us the freedom to teach GCSE Photography in ways that inspire and bring out the best in all students, whilst equipping them with the skills to continue the subject with confidence at A-level and beyond. The flexibility of its design means we can tailor our course to your students’ interests and our department’s strengths. Teachers teach to inspire, challenge and motivate every student, no matter what their level of ability, while supporting you in developing creative and engaging lessons.

Students are taught in 5 hours a fortnight.

Exam board and course

AQA Photography (8206)

Curriculum Content

Term 1

Term 2

Term 3

Year 10

Identity

Environment

Student choice of projects

Year 11

Mock Exam Preparation

5 hour Mock Exam

Externally Set Assignment

10 hour exam

Assessment components

Art, Craft & Design and Photography

Unit 1: Portfolio Unit

Unit 2: Externally Set Assignment

What's assessed

A portfolio that in total shows explicit coverage of the four assessment objectives. It must include a sustained project evidencing